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🎙️Honest conversations on life’s transitions & shifts
Sharing stories, finding beauty together 🤍
Weekly guests
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30/09/2025

In this episode, Alyson Paul Deussen shares her journey through life’s transitions—embracing motherhood, becoming the parent of a newly out gay son, navigating shifts in faith, facing the heartbreaking loss of her son Stockton to su***de, and transforming grief into powerful advocacy. With over 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Alyson has worked with Mama Dragons, Affirmation, Love Loud, and the Utah LGBTQ Su***de Prevention Workgroup, while also sharing her family’s story in media outlets like Al Jazeera, CNN’s Great Big Story, and HBO’s Sundance documentary Believer. Today, she and her husband George continue to honor Stockton’s legacy through grief education, humanitarian service, and su***de prevention efforts that inspire hope and healing.

We’re so grateful for Alyson’s vulnerability and for sharing her story with us ❤️.

🎧Available to listen on all podcast apps. Links in our bio & stories.

Learn more about Stockton’s story and the Stockton Powers Memorial Scholarship at standingforstocktom.com.

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23/09/2025

Surviving a Stroke: From Motherhood Blogger to Advocate with Erin Proctor - Out Now!

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Proctor, the voice behind .frat.house, who went from sharing the raw, funny truths of motherhood to surviving a Covid-induced stroke that changed the course of her life. Erin opens up about her subarachnoid hemorrhage, the challenges of living with a traumatic brain injury, and the hidden struggles of recovery while raising four kids. She also shares how her experience led her to advocacy work with the American Heart and Stroke Association, and how she continues to find purpose and joy through educating others, navigating motherhood, and celebrating her husband’s recent cancer recovery. Thank you, Erin, for sharing your story with us!

🎧Available on all podcast apps. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

Find Erin on Instagram .frat.house
Learn more, get involved, and know sign of a stroke with the American Heart and Stroke Association: www.stroke.org.

03/09/2025

The Moments We Stand: Finding Light After Loss with Ashlee Boyson - Out Now!

In this powerful episode, Ashlee Boyson shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the infidelity and murder of her husband in 2011. Just months after welcoming her fifth child, Ashlee faced trauma that reshaped her life—and eventually led her to healing, advocacy, and helping others. She has shared her story on Dateline, Dr. Phil, True Crime Daily, and more, and continues her work through her blog The Moments We Stand, her books, and online courses. Ashlee’s story is one of resilience, hope, and finding light after darkness.

Find Ashlee at themomentswestand.com and on Instagram

29/07/2025

From Gang Life to Poetry Teacher: Jorge Nunez’s Life-Changing Journey

In this moving and eye-opening conversation, Jorge Nunez shares how poetry became the lifeline that helped him escape gang life in L.A., endure prison and deportation, and ultimately build a new life as a father, teacher, and poet. From writing his first poem in a juvenile probation camp to teaching in the same prison where he once served time, Jorge’s story offers a powerful glimpse into resilience, transformation, and the healing power of words.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/beautifulshifts_podcast

This interview has stood out to us as one of the most unique, eye-opening stories we’ve had the privilege to hear — offering a glimpse into a world so different from our own. We’re deeply grateful for Jorge’s openness, his inspiring journey, and the friendship we’ve developed along the way. Thank you again, Jorge!

Find Jorge on Instagram .jnunez

17/07/2025

Grief, Growth, and the Commodity of Connection with Molly Bice Jackson - out now!

In this re-released episode, Molly Bice Jackson—author of The Commodity of Connection, keynote speaker, actress, and child loss survivor—shares how grief, creativity, and connection have shaped her story. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Molly talks about growing through life’s hardest moments and how meaningful connection continues to guide her work and life. We loved this conversation and know it will leave you reflecting on the power of connection and the essential role it plays in all of our lives.

🎧Available wherever you get podcasts. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

Find Molly on Instagram
Molly’s book The Commodity of Connection was released earlier this year and can be found on Amazon.

01/07/2025

Resilience After Spinal Injury: Dan & Michelle Wadsworth’s Story - Out now!

In August 2022, our friend and neighbor Dan Wadsworth sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. In this inspiring conversation, Dan and his wife Michelle reflect on the journey they’ve been on since—navigating uncertainty, finding strength in each other, and learning to adapt to a new reality. Their story is one of courage, deep love, and discovering what you’re truly made of. We’re so grateful they joined us to share their story, and so glad we get to reshare this episode with you today.

🎧Listen here: https://linktr.ee/beautifulshifts_podcast

Connect with Michelle on Instagram or Facebook at Michelle Heaton Wadsworth.

18/06/2025

Finding Peace in Life’s Storms: Susie Augenstein’s Journey of Faith, Family & Advocacy - Out Today!

As part of our summer series resharing some of our most popular episodes from Season 2, we’re bringing back this conversation with our dear friend Susie Augenstein. We thought it was the perfect episode to re-air this June, as Susie is a fierce and thoughtful advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals here in Utah. 🏳️‍🌈

In this heartfelt and wise conversation, Susie opens up about navigating major life transitions like the empty nest phase, and how she’s found peace through life’s storms. She also shares her evolving faith journey as a lifelong, devoted member of the LDS Church and former bishop’s wife. Susie’s honesty, warmth, and insight make this episode one that stays with you. We’re so grateful she joined us on Beautiful Shifts.

🎧Listen here: https://linktr.ee/beautifulshifts_podcast

28/05/2025

Season 3 Wrap-Up & The Next Day - Out now!

Today we’re wrapping up Season 3 highlighting favorite moments and themes from the second half of the season. We share plans for the podcast over the summer and look ahead to what’s coming in Season 4. We also talk about The Next Day by Melinda Gates—a book we both recently read—and how her insights on navigating life transitions connect with the stories shared on our show.

A huge thank you to all our amazing guests this season! We’re so grateful for your honesty, vulnerability, and the meaningful conversations we got to share with you.

And to our listeners—thank you for your continued support. We’re incredibly grateful for each of you and that you keep showing up to find beauty with us in these open, connecting conversations.

This summer, we’ll be re-releasing some of our top-listened episodes from Season 2, and we’ll be back with new interviews in late August. See you then!

🎧Available wherever you get podcasts. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

20/05/2025

Finding the Balance Between Following and Ignoring Conventional Advice: Nate Meikle on Trusting Your Own Path - Out today!

In this episode, Nate Meikle—husband, father of four, author, leadership professor at the University of Kansas, Stanford Law graduate, former sideline reporter, and host of the Meikles and Dimes podcast—shares the story behind a series of unexpected decisions that shaped his life and career. From walking away from traditional job paths to pursuing a PhD in his mid-30s, Nate reflects on what it’s taken to follow his own intuition instead of conventional advice.

We talk about the risks and rewards of stepping off the expected track, how he decides when to listen to outside expectations (and when to ignore them), and what he’s learned along the way. It’s an honest look at what it means to carve out your own direction in a world full of well-meaning advice. We’re grateful to Nate for joining us and sharing such an enjoyable and insightful conversation.

🎧Available wherever you get your podcasts. Links to listen in our bio & stories.

Find Nate and his podcast Meikles & Dimes online at www.natemeikle.com and on Instagram . Find Nate’s 250 favorite children’s book list (that we discuss in the episode) linked in the show notes.

13/05/2025

Grief, Faith Transition, Letting Go, and Becoming Herself — with Aimee Mortenson - Out Today!

When Aimee lost her husband in a tragic car accident just three days after their wedding, it marked the beginning of a life-altering transformation—one shaped not only by grief, but by a traumatic brain injury that changed how she experienced the world. Years later, while serving in a high-level leadership role in the LDS Church, Aimee made the life-altering decision to step away from her faith, leave her marriage, and confront the realities of infidelity and identity. In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Aimee—a trauma-informed therapist and Certified S*x Therapist—shares her story of unraveling, rebuilding, and choosing to become more fully herself. With raw vulnerability, Aimee invites us into her story of loss, transformation, and the healing that comes from choosing to live authentically.

🎧Available wherever you get your podcasts. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

Find Aimee on Instagram
Find Aimee’s therapy practice Worth It Counseling and Coaching at worth-it.com and on Instagram

06/05/2025

Journaling Through Divorce, Grief, Motherhood, and Emotions with Samatha Hawley - Out today!

In this episode, we sit down with Samantha to talk about how journaling became a powerful tool during her divorce and life as a single mom. She shares how writing helped her navigate difficult emotions and transitions, and how she now helps women tap into this same healing process through journaling. Samantha explains her approach and how it helps women reconnect with their inner voice, and how it can be a tool for healing.

We really enjoyed chatting with Samantha—she’s open and insightful and it was compelling to hear how journaling can help us work through emotions and be a valuable tool for self care. Whether you’re curious about journaling or already love it, this episode has some great takeaways.

🎧Available wherever you get your podcasts. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

Samantha is an Inner Voice and Self-Trust Coach and a mom. Find her website samantha-says.com. Find her on Instagram .s.says. Download her free Calm Mind Blueprint we discuss in the episode, and find her podcast Journal Entries - links to both can be found in the show notes of this episode!

29/04/2025

Caring for Our Mental Health: Real-Life Insights with Andrea Beckstrom from LEVO - Out today!

Andrea, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and Medical Director at LEVO, brings over 16 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. In this episode, she shares how her own journey with anxiety led her to a career in psychiatry, and how personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety in her family have shaped her compassionate, holistic approach. Andrea explains the importance of seeing the whole person—biologically, psychologically, and socially—in order to create understanding and healing.

We also dive into the stigma that still surrounds mental health and how we can work to dismantle it. Andrea offers simple, practical tips anyone can start to support their mental well-being. Whether you’re navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, you’ll walk away from this conversation with insight and hope.

🎧Available on all podcast platforms. Links to listen in our bio & stories!

Find Andrea on Instagram .just.one where she shares valuable mental health tips and insights, and her clinic Levo Mind, specializing in mental health, medication management, and mind care tools online at levomind.com and on Instagram .

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